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88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 88 E 42nd St

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,933

Sale price

$840,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
88 East 42nd Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04862-0023

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
3,280
Building dimensions
20.5 ft x 80 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1931
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Sales
Sale date
05/26/2017
Sale price
$840,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$12,667
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 42 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Albany Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
29.33 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,933

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
84 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.85 Miles
Closest fire station
0.55 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/26/2017 $840,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/01/2017 - R
05/26/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017052900089002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/01/2017 - R
05/26/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017052900089001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/03/2016 - R
07/20/2016 - D		 Life Estate Deed
(2016072100393001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/06/2001 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3650007684165)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/21/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3190006190919)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/12/1997 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3910005828591)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/06/1997 - R Mortgage
(3030005712003)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/15/1972 - R Deed
(37230058200118)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/24/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230057001622)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/24/1972 - R Deed
(37230057001620)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,667
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$575,000
Assessed value
$258,750

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $479,000 $215,550 $94,454 12.439% $11,749 $11,749 +7.47%
2024/25 $399,000 $179,550 $87,458 12.5% $10,932 $10,932 +3.36%
2023/24 $367,000 $165,150 $84,598 12.502% $10,576 $10,576 +10.07%
2022/23 $380,000 $171,000 $78,332 12.267% $9,609 $9,609 +0.26%
2021/22 $346,000 $155,700 $78,332 12.235% $9,584 $9,584 +7.53%
2020/21 $337,000 $151,650 $72,657 12.267% $8,913 $8,913 +6.22%
2019/20 $280,800 $126,360 $67,275 12.473% $8,391 $8,391 +2.24%
2018/19 $234,000 $105,300 $65,075 12.612% $8,207 $8,207 +7.09%
2017/18 $208,000 $93,600 $60,255 12.719% $7,664 $7,664 -1.34%
2016/17 $166,000 $74,700 $60,255 12.892% $7,768 $7,768 +7.89%
Permits

Permit information for 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
09/30/2025 B
09/30/2025 C

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Church Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.602
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.13
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.13
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.21
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.21
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.25
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.25
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.30
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.30
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.43
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie 6 No Public PK, K-5 165 0.53
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) 4 Yes Public 6-8 180 0.62
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.13
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.25
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.43
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.45
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.56
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.56
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.58
New Heights Middle School 5 No Public 6-8 248 0.58
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.59
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.25
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.45
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.45
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.45
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.55
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.55
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.55
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.56
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.58
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.62

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Neighbors for 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

833 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 84 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 70 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 541 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 539 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 82 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 66 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 92 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 60 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 576 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 572 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 568 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 547 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 72 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 96 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 94 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 106 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 78 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 543 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 535 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 3,280 square feet.

When was 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 05/26/2017 for $840,000.

What is the assessed value of 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $258,750.

What are the property taxes for 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 88 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $12,666.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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